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SPACEX STARSHIP REACHES ORBIT FOR FIRST TIME DESPITE ENGINE SHUTDOWN...
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time on September 28, 2026, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites, despite an engine shutdown during ascent that briefly put the orbital attempt in doubt.
SCOTT: Cabin connectivity is now a labor and MEL conversation, not a gimmick. If you fly the line, ask how the antenna install changes the W&B and what the deferral looks like when the system is dark for a week.